1
as in hints
a very small amount
a glimmer of hope that there will be snow on Christmas
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2
as in flickers
an almost imperceptible sign of something
most of the students showed not even a glimmer of interest in what I had to say
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as in gleams
to shoot forth bursts of light
the waters of the rippling brook glimmered in the sun
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Recent Examples of glimmers
Susan Page,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
There are glimmers in her eyes, pleasant memories quietly unfurling.
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Joseph Trinidad,
Longreads,
16 June 2026
This cool pearl blonde glimmers against a buttery backdrop for a sparkling champagne effect.
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Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
13 June 2026
Still, there are some glimmers of hope.
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Jonathan Lambert,
NPR,
13 June 2026
The chance of advancing from the group phase isn’t far-fetched, with a diverse squad of new and seasoned players and recent results that offer glimmers of hope for a run in the tournament.
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Jim Sciutto,
CNN Money,
8 June 2026
At the outset this year, however, glimmers of hope appeared to emerge.
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Max Zahn,
ABC News,
8 June 2026
Collapsing floor There have been glimmers of a reset among some startups this year.
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Hugh Son,
CNBC,
1 June 2026
Longtime Caribbean correspondent Marc Lacey returns to a country that’s seen decades of volatile governance and catastrophic natural disaster, and finds glimmers of the Haiti of his youth.
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Judnick Mayard,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 May 2026
Stephanie Vermillion,
Outside,
18 Feb. 2026
The result is a film that glimmers with moments of wit and melancholy but never settles into coherence.
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Leila Latif,
IndieWire,
31 Aug. 2025
Where a cistern once hid beneath the floor to collect rainwater, an outdoor pool now glimmers.
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Carley Rojas Ávila,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
Noun
Despite a few glimmers of good feeling, today's fierce political divisions have redefined a milestone that has often been marked by unity and optimism, at least for a moment.
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Susan Page,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
There are glimmers in her eyes, pleasant memories quietly unfurling.
—
Joseph Trinidad,
Longreads,
16 June 2026
This cool pearl blonde glimmers against a buttery backdrop for a sparkling champagne effect.
—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
13 June 2026
Still, there are some glimmers of hope.
—
Jonathan Lambert,
NPR,
13 June 2026
The chance of advancing from the group phase isn’t far-fetched, with a diverse squad of new and seasoned players and recent results that offer glimmers of hope for a run in the tournament.
—
Jim Sciutto,
CNN Money,
8 June 2026
At the outset this year, however, glimmers of hope appeared to emerge.
—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
8 June 2026
Collapsing floor There have been glimmers of a reset among some startups this year.
—
Hugh Son,
CNBC,
1 June 2026
Longtime Caribbean correspondent Marc Lacey returns to a country that’s seen decades of volatile governance and catastrophic natural disaster, and finds glimmers of the Haiti of his youth.
—
Judnick Mayard,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 May 2026
Verb
Uranus is high in the southern sky near the Pleiades star cluster, and vivid Jupiter glimmers up in the east.
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Stephanie Vermillion,
Outside,
18 Feb. 2026
The result is a film that glimmers with moments of wit and melancholy but never settles into coherence.
—
Leila Latif,
IndieWire,
31 Aug. 2025
Where a cistern once hid beneath the floor to collect rainwater, an outdoor pool now glimmers.
—
Carley Rojas Ávila,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for glimmers
Noun
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This vulnerability is exacerbated by public social media activity and widespread data leaks, offering cybercriminals crucial hints.
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Just One is a cooperative word game where duplicate hints get eliminated.
Noun
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With interest in on-loan Lutsharel Geetruida, there were flickers of worry on Wearside about the core of the team being undermined.
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Then the northern flickers, which consume ants, can visit your lawn and find something to eat.
Verb
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Like Beckham’s dress, the 100-percent silk dress softly gleams in the light.
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Despite a couple of funky skips, the album is fueled by the hunger of an artist who really wants the pop life again, perking up electro-scuzz and arena rock with new wave that gleams like glitter.
Noun
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My grandmother’s version typically called just for the addition of generous sprinklings of Lawry’s garlic salt and black pepper—and that’s it.
Noun
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Since then, it’s been thoughtfully renovated to combine elements of Lake Tahoe’s Nordic Alpine aesthetic with contemporary lake-house touches.
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Custom Paul Smith deck chairs are positioned on the waterfront, a collection of board games offers a respite from the sun, and other witty, Paul Smith touches are sprinkled throughout the property.
Verb
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That, from time to time, during his endless task, the sun glints across the rock’s face in a way that reminds him that there were good times, or at least different times.
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Soft breezes ripple through the sea grapes, and sunlight glints off the aquamarine shallows that surround Bahia Honda State Park.
Noun
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Many of the paintings include a portrait of a Pullman porter or a maid surrounded by splashes of color and fragments of archival documents — newspaper clippings, timesheets, employee records.
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Get into the habit of cleaning up splashes and spilled liquids promptly to prevent them from absorbing into the surface, and avoid drenching the floor with excessive amounts of water when cleaning.
Verb
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Then Jaimoe pauses, flashes a quick, playful grin, and rolls his right pant leg up to his knee.
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Is Whalefall largely a dual narrative that flashes between the innards of a whale and the father-son relationship?
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“Glimmers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glimmers. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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